Abstract
In the presence of a nickel catalyst, the cyclopropanation of electron-deficient alkenes with diiodomethane and diethylzinc is drastically accelerated. A wide range of cyclopropyl ketones, esters and amides can be accessed under these conditions.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Alkenes / chemistry*
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Catalysis
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Cyclopropanes / chemistry*
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Electrons
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Hydrocarbons, Iodinated / chemistry*
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Nickel / chemistry*
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Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
Substances
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Alkenes
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Cyclopropanes
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Hydrocarbons, Iodinated
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Organometallic Compounds
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methylene iodide
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Nickel
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cyclopropane
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diethylzinc